Beauty Mount Bromo Indonesia

Mount Bromo (from Sanskrit / Old Javanese: Brahma, one of the main Hindu gods), is still an active volcano and most famous as a tourist attraction in East Java. As a tourist attraction, Mount Bromo become attractive because of its status as a volcano is still active.

Bromo has a height of 2392 meters above sea level is located in four regions, namely, Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang, and Malang. Mount Bromo mesh body shape between valleys and canyons with a caldera or sea sand covering approximately 10 square kilometers.

Mount Bromo crater has a diameter of ± 800 m (north-south) and ± 600 meters (east-west). While the danger area of a circle with a radius of 4 km from the central crater of Bromo.

The eruption history of Mount Bromo, Mount Bromo, including very active.
See notes Bromo eruption this:
During the 20th century, the mountain is famous as a tourist spot that erupted three times, with regular intervals, namely 30 years. The biggest eruptions occurred in 1974, while the last eruption occurred in 2004.

Bromo eruption history: 2004, 2001, 1995, 1984, 1983, 1980, 1972, 1956, 1955, 1950, 1948, 1940, 1939, 1935, 1930, 1929, 1928, 1922, 1921, 1915, 1916, 1910, 1909, 1907, 1908, 1907, 1906, 1907, 1896, 1893, 1890, 1888, 1886, 1887, 1886, 1885, 1886, 1885, 1877, 1867, 1868, 1866, 1865, 1865, 1860, 1859, 1858, 1858, 1857, 1856, 1844, 1843, 1843, 1835, 1830, 1830, 1829, 1825, 1822, 1823, 1820, 1815, 1804, 1775, and 1767.
From this data we can see, the mountain is very active.

But other than volcanic eruptions that very much. This mountain has a very beautiful tourist attractions.

Seeing the sun rises in the peak bromo.

If you want melihan beautiful sunrise on Mount Bromo. You have to prepare thick clothing, head coverings, gloves and sock. Why? Because the temperature reaches 10 degrees Bromo even 0 degrees celcius.

How to Achieve Peak Bromo
You can reach this area by any private car hire vehicle. There are four main gate to enter the park area that is: if through the village Cemorolawang Probolinggo, Pasuruan track Wonokitri village, Ngadas villages and towns of Malang path is the path Lumajang Burno. The route that can be implemented is as follows:
Pasuruan-Warung-Tosari Dowo Wonokitri-Bromo-use cars with a distance of 71 km, Malang-Overlapping-Shack Klakah Jemplang-Bromo-use cars with a distance of 53 kmAtau-Malang-Nongkojajar Purwodadi-Tosari-Wonokitri-Penanjakan approximately 83 km

Monaco the Most Surreal and Strange Places in the Western World.

Some have likened it to the facade of a Disney resort and others to the obscene and visible display of a Las Vegas. But for me it is neither, it is just a very strange place. And unless you are living there for tax purposes it is hard to see why you would want to live there.

The city and country (as at around 2km square it all is the same) largely comprises of uninspiring, large and very unimpressive tower blocks. The very tower blocks from the 50s, 60s and 70s that popped up post was across many European cities. The one difference being they cost outrageous sums of money.

Monaco is jam full of buildings. Space was limited, although some land reclamation and building into the sea helped expand the space a bit - but when they did they threw up more tall blocks.

Underneath most of the city there seems to be either vast parking garages or road tunnels. The whole underneath of the city seems to be a world for cars. This was driven by necessity as there would have had to be valuable building space given up, and also they needed to figure out how to get a lot of traffic in, around and out of the city.

I had never been sure what the difference between Monaco and Monte Carlo was - if anything. I discovered that Monte Carlo is a district within Monaco, with the country and capital both being called Monaco (as they are one and the same). The famous Formula 1 Grand Prix takes place each May in the Monte Carlo district, which is kind of the centre of the most know and visited area of Monaco where the Casino and Hotel De Paris are located.

Monaco is a strange quirk as it is ruled by the Grimaldi Family, who have done so for many hundred of years (since 13th century). It is an independent state, with only the Vatican being smaller. And although they have their own tax and business regime (there is no personal income tax) and run local affairs, the major things like defence and the such are set and guaranteed by France.

It is a place where locals are in the minority by far, with most residents being wealthy foreigners seeking the nil income tax. You have to be wealthy to be allowed to buy property. Apparently though you cannot be a French tax exile as this is an agreement with the French government.

The state is under pressure from many governments to be more open with their financial institutions, as there is a feeling that it is not only a place where the rich are using it for tax avoidance in their home countries, but also that it is used to launder money by organised crime and other illegal organisations.

As there is a lot of wealth, you see spectacular yachts (well more like ships) in the yacht basin, a lot of elderly wealthy people, over dressed over ostentatious people strolling about dressed to display wealth and very up-market stores to serve that all up.

It all is very conspicuous consumption. It is also outrageously expensive, both for hotels and food and drink.

Monaco also is obsessed with security. It has the largest number of police per capital (who are very visible) and the whole place is riddled with CCTV cameras. They literally are everywhere.

The other obsession is cleanliness. The place is kept very clean and very neat!

Five Great European Travel Destinations

All over the world, people everywhere celebrate their Irish heritage on March 17th. Regardless of your heritage, you can't deny that spring is in full swing. The days are now officially longer, and while it takes a few days to get used to, it marks the arrival of spring. It doesn't hurt that the weather is acting accordingly either!

Travel during the spring season is something that everyone should try. Throughout Europe, there are many locations that offer warm sunny climates this time of year. On top of that, spring is also considered an "off" season by many people. I never really understood that. In my opinion, there are some locations that are actually better in the spring. For those of you who like spring time travel, here's a list of the top five European spring travel destinations.

1. Crete, Greece - This Greek island is surrounded by the Mediterranean waters, and is one location that will keep you hot all year round with its vibrant nightlife and culture.
2. Ibiza, Spain - This well known Spanish island is much more than crazy youngsters looking for a party. The island is actually quite beautiful, and will keep you entertained with things like scuba diving, fishing, and other outdoor adventures.
3. Naples, Italy - The entire Italian coast line could be a great spring destination. The cool ocean breezes are waiting to chill you out after a day exploring in the national parks located south of the city.
4. Palermo, Italy - Explore more of Sicily with a rental car in Palermo. The entire island is filled with small coastal villages that will keep you full on olives and local cheese. Sounds like fun!
5. Faro, Portugal - This Portuguese city located near the Spanish border is a very popular destination for many Europeans. You should check it out to see what you are missing before it's too busy. The good news is, April and May are full of all kinds of great deals for travelers, and the weather is perfect!

Council gives $2.5M for tourism promotion of southern Id

Tourism revenues declined slightly in south-central Idaho as the recession prompted visitors to either cut their vacations short or in some cases avoid them alltogether.
Lodging revenues, an indicator of dollars spent in Magic Valley by visitors from outside the valley and the state, declined 3 percent during the 2010 fiscal year ending June 10, compared to the previous year. It marked the second consecutive year of declining tourism.

However, help is on the way to promote events and attractions in Magic Valley.
Southern Idaho Tourism, the marketing and promotion arm of the seven-county area, will receive nearly $207,000 in state assistance to promote tourism for the remainder of the 2010 calendar year. The money is part of $2.5 million in Idaho Travel Council grants to fund non-profit organizations that promote tourism.
"We plant use the money to carry us through the rest of the year," said Debbie Dane, executive director of Southern Idaho Tourism. "It will be used to help us market events and attractions with overnight stays to people in neighboring states.
She said overnight lodging, which also generates tourism revenue for restaurants and other services, is important to increasing tourism dollars in the area.
New this year was the regional effort to seek one grant for various entities in south-central Idaho. Grant requests are often made by one or more organizations like chambers of commerce, associations and visitor bureaus. Southern Idaho Tourism worked with the Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce to apply for one - with the money being distributed among the entities.
"As far as I know, it's the first time anyone in the state has done this," Dane said. "It will help us reduce our auditing costs for the grant, so we can put more of that money into marketing our region."

Tourism is a $3 billion dollar industry in Idaho. Total lodging tax collections for fiscal year 2010 were $6.26 million.

By Joshua Palmer Times-News

Chicago: Thrilling and Awesome Place

Are you planning to spend your honeymoon in Chicago? Then, it is a good idea. Chicago is blessed with superb scenic beauty and the place is all about enjoyment and fun. One can draw up a huge list of popular attractions that helps the newly-wedded couple to spend as much as time together. Furthermore, this place has mind blowing picturesque beauty which will just sweep you off your feet. From natural beauty of the Michigan River flowing across the heart of the City to the spectacular view of the Chicago high rises from one of the tallest buildings of the world Sears Tower, Chicago will treat you with a dream vacation. Now let us discuss what its major attractions are: · Navy Pier: This is one of the well-known attractions in Chicago which offers number of dining options where you can pamper your taste buds with the delicacies of great varieties seafood. · Adler Planetarium: It is located on the lake shore drive and this Planetarium exhibits the first Star Rider Theater and the state-of-the-art computer technology of the world. A tourist will be thrilled to see the excessive artifacts of historical value which is displayed in this planetarium.

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Shedd Aquarium: This is another popular attraction in Chicago which has great collections of marine life. However, it is located by the Lake Michigan and the collection in this aquarium is so enriched that the tourists across the world come and visit cherished with it. · The Field Museum: Field Museum is one of the many attractions of Chicago which reflects the specimen of natural sciences. The enriched anthropological and biological collection of the museum amused tourists from across the world. · The Art Institute of Chicago: In this you can enjoy some of the utmost art collection from around the world. Moreover, you can also catch a glimpse of the Amerindian and African art collection at the Institute. Beside all this, this place has many other spots like museum of Science and Industry, the Hancock Observatory, Sears Tower Sky Deck, Cruise across River Michigan, Millennium Park and many more that offers memorable experience to their visitors. However, talk about the cuisines and hotels of Chicago, visitors can enjoy various culinary dishes, notably the Chicago-style hot dog, the Chicago-style Italian beef sandwich and the deep-dish pizza. There are numerous hotels, resorts and accommodations are available here that allows people of every budget to enjoy and cherished with their services etc

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The Jewel Of Jordan PETRA

Jordan was expensive and seemed even more so when arriving from India. I think three nights in Jordan cost me more than double my week in India. But it was worth it. In planning the trip I used several web-sites, but this one was the most useful: http://www.go2petra.com/





There are many myths about Petra, some with a basis in fact, most not. Partly for that reason I won't attach labels to the pictures because there is still argument about the appropriate names and whether they are tombs, living areas, treasuries or palaces. I'm just fascinated by their age, architecture (is it still architecture if it's carved out of the rock?) and design.

Each section is interesting. The ancient site starts with the Siq. This is a long winding path, about 1200m or 3/4 mile long, naturally slashed through a ragged cleft in the surrounding sandstone mountains




When in the Siq it is easy to see what a great defensive entrance it was for the ancient Nabateans. The Siq is a natural geological formation resulting from the frequent earthquake activity in the region for millennia. The Nabateans cunningly used it for a defensive entry and also to be part of their hydraulic and plumbing system to divert every drop of water that fell near the city to supply their needs. Notice the channel on the left in the last photo of that set and the detail in this photo.



The shape of the Siq and the hydraulic system may be the reason for one of the myths or legends. People from the mists of time believed this was where Moses struck the rock to secure water for his wandering people after the flight from Egypt (see Exodus 17:6 or Numbers 20:8). Thus the Jordanian town which now services the Petra tourism industry is Wadi Musa, the Valley of Moses. Apparently the valley was named by Baldwin, the Crusader King.



After the Siq you come quite suddenly on the opening to Petra itself; see the photo at the top of the page. That is the astonishing first glimpse of Petra as seen by every arriving traveller for the past two millennia. The scene was made famous more recently in the movie "Raiders of the Lost Ark".



Petra has not always been just the remains we see now, carved out of the rock. In the past there were also many free standing buildings but, over time, they have been lost to earthquakes. Many were lost in a major earthquake in 363; the few standing ruins that remain from that time have suffered severely from weather, pillagers and antiquity robbers.

The origins of the Nabateans are a bit vague. Some believe they were the descendants of the Edomites mentioned in the Bible, others that they were nomads from Arabia in the south who defeated and supplanted the Edomites.

They first appeared in historical records around the sixth century BC. Their influence grew over the next few centuries until the Romans arrived in the region in the first century BC. At their peak they controlled all of the land between Yemen in the south and Damascus in the north. They profited greatly from all the trading caravans that moved through their district and the associated merchants who used their cities, including Petra, to trade. Their own traders travelled too, as far as India, China and Rome, but most of their wealth came from closer regions. Their government was a monarchy but with a strong democratic flavour and they did not keep slaves; unusual at that time.



Rome became their nemesis. They initially repulsed the Romans in 63 BC but had to accept their nearby presence and slowly came to hate them. The rulers made a mistake by becoming Parthian allies when the Parthians warred against the Romans. They paid dearly for that and eventually Herod, as a puppet of Rome - yes, that Herod - occupied their territory. Roman trade routes slowly moved away from Petra and the city declined slowly from that time on.

Eventually, over the following two millennia, the city was claimed by the desert and the nomadic Bedouins until it was “discovered” in 1812 by Johann Ludwig Burckhardt.

I made the mistake of trying to save a few dinars by ignoring the various transportation options along the way and walked all day. If I go again, I'll spend the money. There are really four long sections for footslogging. The walk starts at the entrance gate, with an option of a pony ride or buggy ride. Then there is the Siq, with the same options, then the long and dusty site itself with camels available and finally, if you have the energy (I didn't) the climb to the Byzantine Church. Then you retrace all that and walk home again, mostly uphill. I saved about $70 and my poor feet regretted that for a week.



For the rest, just wander through the pictures and click on those you find interesting. I had a long, fascinating, dusty, footsore day and enjoyed every minute of it. We drove back to Amman in the late afternoon and dusk via the faster, but less interesting, Desert Highway.




One of the modern conveniences lacking in the long valley of Petra is, er, conveniences. I met these two beasts of burden while searching for one, or at least for some privacy. There was sufficient evidence of their, or their masters, past presence in the cave that I was not embarrassed to follow their lead. I later found a restaurant at the far end of the valley; much too far at the time.